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Planning in Stourton

Approved
80%
24 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stourton in the last 24 months, from South Staffordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Stourton

Stourton is a charming hamlet located in South Staffordshire, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Stourbridge, where the River Stour flows nearby. Known for its varied pronunciations—'stower-ton', 'stir-ton', or 'store-ton'—the hamlet serves as a junction for the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and the Stourbridge Canal, making it a key point on the Stourport Ring, popular among narrowboat holidaymakers. The surrounding areas include the villages of Wollaston and Kinver, as well as the hamlets of Prestwood and Dunsley, offering a picturesque setting for potential planning applications.

The area around Stourton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stourton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Stourton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Stourton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stourton?
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Stourton. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stourton?
The average planning decision time near Stourton is 80 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Stourton?
The planning approval rate near Stourton is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stourton?
The most common type of planning application near Stourton is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stourton?
You can search and track planning applications near Stourton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.